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Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat is scheduled to fire the city’s ancient Ramadan cannon announcing the end of the day’s Ramadan fast on Wednesday.

The month of Ramadan takes place this year from July 9th until August 10th, including the three-day Eid al Fitr holiday.

Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. During the month, it is customary for Muslims to fast during daytime, refrain from smoking and sexual relations, and pray between sunrise and sunset. Throughout the month, the ceremonial cannon fires twice each day to mark the beginning and end of the fast.